Potosí holidays

Most travelers arriving in Potosí go into the mines to see the miners working. In some city streets there are travel agencies that offer tours of up to 7 hours underground. They also show pictures in the window which, just by the

By the sixteenth century, the city of Potosi was considered the largest industrial complex in the world. Silver was extracted with a fairly advanced mine within a couple of miles from downtown. Now the site has been declared a World

I visited this spot almost a year ago but the highlight was the guided tour of the interior of the Mint. I found spectacular rich history has only one thing that I could imagine if I would visit Potosi.

The landscape of the Sol de Mañana, with its geysers, would suggest that we are in another world ... only the clear blue atmosphere brings us back to earth. Sulfur laden vapours, crystals of different minerals, clouds of steam ... a

Potosi spans the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes, at an altitude of 4000 meters, and is, along with the city of Lhasa in Tibet, the highest city in the world. The main square is 4067 meters. I do not suffer from altitude sickness, but

Located about 20 km from the historic town of Potosi, the Eye of the Inca is known for the peculiarity of being a volcano crater with deep boiling water. It is perfectly circular, like an eye, and is currently known for its thermal

Come to La Paz or Salar de Uyuni, Potosi is an ideal break from the hustle and bustle of traveling in Bolivia. There I was, enjoying a quiet morning in the sun at Plaza de Armas, when I found out that there was going be a party that

This lagoon is not included in the traditional 3 day/2 night itineraries on offer at the Salar de Uyuni. We saw it because the driver gave us a little extra, taking us to some spaces a little further from the resort. If you have the

There are plenty of paths to choose from, and not all are easy. Be careful: as you climb higher, it can become incredibly difficult due to the low levels of oxygen in the atmosphere. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a

A greenhouse located on the hill ... you can walk there, especially if you don't feel like paying for a guided tour of the mining areas. This place was created to try to curb problems with tourists, who want to visit the mines without

Very close to the business and residential areas, this is a square built in honour of the miners. There are kiosks installed on both sides, enabling you to eat cheaply, with a variety of fruits, vegetables, pies, and other

Potosi is a mining town and many buildings here have been erected in honour of these underground workers, showing how hard their job is, and demonstrating its importance. This is the case of the statue here: the miner is shown as a

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This is a nice and quiet restaurant in the center of Potosi, a mining town in Bolivia where silver and other minerals have been mined for over 400 years. The restaurant is run by the owner and her two children ve are very friendly

No, I haven't forgotten the name of the pizzeria - it really is its name! It essentially focuses on Italian specialties, and boasts of serving vegetarian dishes. The pizzas cost about 20 bolivianos and a vegetarian pizza is 25. The

Cafe La Plata is located in the central square of Potosi, Plaza November 10. It is worth a visit to try the hot chocolate because it is made with vanilla and cinnamon. There is nothing better to recharge and remember the emotions I

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A hostel that offers little more than a bed and a shower. The rooms are 50 bolivianos for a single room with shared showers, 70 bolivianos for a double room with shared showers, and up to 220 bolivianos for a suite. It is expensive,